Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

(—) (): The Beaumaris Sports Association was formed in the mid-1990s to develop a local sporting ground clubhouse and associated infrastructure for the Beaumaris estate in Iluka. The popular facility has become a central hub for our community, and, over the past 25 years, there has been a steady growth in membership to 22,500 members, who regularly use the clubhouse for sporting and community use. The resident clubs are the Joondalup Bowling Club, the Joondalup City Football Club and the Joondalup Districts Cricket Club, formerly known as the North Perth Cricket Club, with a rich history dating back to 1898. Committee members Craig Gerrans and Brett Raponi recently visited my office to seek assistance with much-needed capital improvements. The cricket club has been successful in securing funding for the lighting of the practice nets; however, an electrical transformer upgrade is required at the cost of $200,000. Due to increasing female participation in sports such as cricket and soccer, a refurbishment of the change rooms and toilet facilities is essential. Finally, a refrigerated air-conditioning upgrade to the well-patronised clubhouse is warranted. On behalf of the Beaumaris Sports Association, I make the strong case in support of contributions from all three levels of government. (Time expired)